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Key people at Open Network Lab.
Open Network Lab (Onlab) operates as a seed accelerator program cultivating startups for global impact. It offers intensive programs and specialized support for various technologies, guiding early-stage companies through rigorous development. The accelerator provides entrepreneurs with essential mentorship and network access, enhancing market readiness and growth potential.
Onlab was established in April 2010 by co-founders Kaoru Hayashi, DG Representative Director, President Executive Officer and Group CEO, and Joi Ito, DG Director, Senior Managing Executive Officer and Chief Architect. Their founding insight centered on pioneering Japan's first seed accelerator to empower domestic startups internationally. They built Onlab on the principle that "people" and "passion" are vital for entrepreneurial success.
The program supports diverse entrepreneurs, rigorously selecting those dedicated to problem-solving and persistent iteration. Onlab's vision is to foster a global incubation stream, strategically focusing on the U.S., Japan, Asia, and Europe. It endeavors to serve as a consistent launchpad, empowering promising startups to achieve international prominence.
Open Network Lab (Onlab) is a Tokyo‑based seed accelerator and incubation arm of Digital Garage that runs intensive three‑month programs to help early‑stage startups scale globally, provides mentorship and funding, and operates tracks in Japan and San Francisco for companies across industries[1][6].
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If you’d like, I can: (a) list notable alumni from Onlab’s portfolio, (b) summarize the application and selection process for Onlab’s next cohort, or (c) map how Onlab compares to other Asian seed accelerators—tell me which you prefer.
Key people at Open Network Lab.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2012 | Priceonomics | $2.0M Seed | — | Andreessen Horowitz, Betaworks Ventures, BoxGroup, Caffeinated Capital, Catapult Capital, FJ Labs, Founder Collective, FundersClub, Outlander Labs, Practical Venture Capital, Quiet Capital, Social Capital, Summit Partners, Texas Halo Fund, Upfront Ventures, Xfund, Andy Rankin, Clark Landry, Don Dodge, Matt Coffin, Olivier Grinda, Othman Laraki, Patrick S. Chung, Peter Kirwan, Tom McInerney, Troy Carter, Alexis Ohanian, Brian Larson, David Villeger, Erik Moore, Garry Tan, Harjeet Taggar, Irene Pedraza, Joshua Schachter, Klaus von Sayn-Wittgenstein, Matt Humphrey, Michael Ovitz, Rick Merrill, Sam Altman, Steve Baker, Tim Fong, Vijay Boyapati, ACE & Company, Andreessen Horowitz, Blazer Ventures, Crosslink Capital, Michael Arrington, Spark Capital, Start Fund, SV Angel, Garry Tan |